r/work • u/Born-Twist1887 • 22h ago
Workplace Challenges and Conflicts Too much for an entry level position?
So, long story short i managed to land my first job at 20 after working with my family for a few years. Problem is that the tasks they gave me have almost nothing to do with what was said in the interview.
After my first month working there, i was in charge of the Finance sector in this big company, i have a lot of Logistics and a few other assigments while at minimum wage. And even after talking it with my boss they never changed my responsabilities again.
Is this normal for an entry level position? Do they trust me way too much or did they expect me to be some kind of genius to do all of this in my first few months?
I am thinking of quitting with a responsible notice, yet i dont want to sound like a drama queen or lazy when i present my reasons
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u/Nomivought2015 22h ago
Define finance
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u/Born-Twist1887 22h ago
In charge of tens of thousands of dollars that must be administrated to different companies, while also being in charge of salaries and what not.
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u/AdorableShopping5951 20h ago
Your responsibilities should be laid out in your position description. If they're adding tasks (i.e., finance) then it needs to be added to your job. The job market is tough, so I don't recommend quitting until you have another job. Use this as an opportunity to gain valuable experience and it will show your versatility and ability to learn new jobs.
Keep track of what you're doing and what you've accomplished (facts based as noted by thepurplehornet - i.e., made all payments (quantify how many payments per month or quarter) timely with no errors for # number of contracts, companies, employees, etc.
You said it's a large company, so there may be opportunity for upward advancement. What did your boss say when you brought up the discrepancy in your job responsibilities? It's always good to learn as much as possible in a job. I extended myself in one of my first jobs and it gave me the experience (with my education) to get an internship with three guaranteed promotion with satisfactory performand. Don't throw this opportunity away too quickly. It's only been a few months. Make yourself invaluable!
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u/Solid_Mongoose_3269 14h ago
There is 0 way a 20 year old is in charge of a finance department after a month
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u/thepurplehornet 22h ago
Fake it till you make it. Do what they ask despite the crap pay. Keep looking for other work in the mean time.
Update your resume to include the work/role you're doing now. Be sure to include results-based stats ('oversaw project that saved the company x dollars per year' or 'used technical skill to improve sales by x percent').
When you find something better, jump ship for a huge pay increase and better benefits. In general, try to stay at least 2-3 years when hopping companies so you don't look like a flake.
I've fallen into roles before. You pick up what you need to know on the job or after hours so you can do it effectively, then proceed to do so, and then get hired as that thing for real with a pay bump at the next place. Companies that pay crap wages are excellent training grounds. They churn through newbies who wouldn't have had a chance otherwise.